09/09/2026
What’s in Your Backpack?
Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling, which is why our children’s healing sessions include activities that help them communicate in ways that feel natural to them.
One activity we use is a backpack filled with rocks. Each rock can represent something the child feels like they’re carrying, such as fear, anger, hurt, rejection or something happening at home or school.
As they identify what feels heavy, our prayer ministers can ask questions, listen and help the child better understand what they’re feeling. From there, we bring those things to Jesus and give the child an opportunity to listen for what He wants them to know.
The goal is to help children recognize what they’re carrying, express it in a way they understand and create an opportunity for them to hear what Jesus wants them to know about it.